Ontario Hockey League OHL 1988-1989
League naming history:- 1980 - currentOHL (Ontario Hockey League)
- 1974 - 1980OMJHL (Ontario Major Junior Hockey League)
OHL Team Rosters
Barrie Colts
Brampton Steelheads
Brantford Bulldogs
Erie Otters
Flint Firebirds
Guelph Storm
Kingston Frontenacs
Kitchener Rangers
London Knights
Niagara IceDogs
North Bay Battalion
Oshawa Generals
Ottawa 67's
Owen Sound Attack
Peterborough Petes
Saginaw Spirit
Sarnia Sting
Soo Greyhounds
Sudbury Wolves
Windsor Spitfires
1988-1989 Season
Kitchener Rangers finished first in the 1988-89 OHL standings with 88 points. Peterborough Petes (86 points) and Niagara Falls Thunder (84 points) followed.
1988-1989 OHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emms | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Kitchener Rangers | 66 | 41 | 6 | 19 | - | - | 318 | 251 | 67 | 88 | 1.33 | Division QF loss |
| 2. | Niagara Falls Thunder | 66 | 41 | 2 | 23 | - | - | 410 | 319 | 91 | 84 | 1.27 | Final loss |
| 3. | London Knights | 66 | 37 | 4 | 25 | - | - | 311 | 264 | 47 | 78 | 1.18 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Guelph Platers | 66 | 26 | 8 | 32 | - | - | 257 | 288 | -31 | 58 | 0.88 | Division QF loss |
| 5. | Windsor Spitfires | 66 | 25 | 4 | 37 | - | - | 272 | 321 | -49 | 54 | 0.82 | Division QF loss |
| 6. | North Bay Centennials | 66 | 24 | 6 | 36 | - | - | 282 | 334 | -52 | 54 | 0.82 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Sudbury Wolves | 66 | 23 | 7 | 36 | - | - | 262 | 334 | -72 | 53 | 0.80 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Soo Greyhounds | 66 | 21 | 2 | 43 | - | - | 227 | 304 | -77 | 44 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| Leyden | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Peterborough Petes | 66 | 42 | 2 | 22 | - | - | 302 | 235 | 67 | 86 | 1.30 | Champion |
| 2. | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 36 | 6 | 24 | - | - | 337 | 286 | 51 | 78 | 1.18 | Division QF loss |
| 3. | Cornwall Royals | 66 | 31 | 5 | 30 | - | - | 350 | 308 | 42 | 67 | 1.02 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Toronto Marlboros | 66 | 32 | 3 | 31 | - | - | 319 | 332 | -13 | 67 | 1.02 | Division QF loss |
| 5. | Ottawa 67's | 66 | 30 | 4 | 32 | - | - | 295 | 301 | -6 | 64 | 0.97 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Belleville Bulls | 66 | 27 | 4 | 35 | - | - | 292 | 322 | -30 | 58 | 0.88 | Division QF loss |
| 7. | Kingston Raiders | 66 | 25 | 5 | 36 | - | - | 278 | 313 | -35 | 55 | 0.83 | Did not make playoffs |
1988-1989 OHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 60 | 47 | 108 | 155 | 88 | |
| 2. | 47 | 52 | 93 | 145 | 59 | |
| 3. | 56 | 37 | 97 | 134 | 66 | |
| 4. | 58 | 53 | 70 | 123 | 67 | |
| 5. | 63 | 43 | 79 | 122 | 19 |
1988-1989 OHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 41 | 3.43 | .901 | |
| 2. | 53 | 3.82 | .894 | |
| 3. | 35 | 3.59 | .890 | |
| 4. | 34 | 3.34 | .889 | |
| 5. | 51 | 3.74 | .887 |
OHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1988-1989 OHL Demographics
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OHL Games
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OHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
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| Confirmed | Niagara IceDogs | Harvard Univ. | |||
| Confirmed | Owen Sound Attack | Kingston Frontenacs | |||
| Confirmed | Barrie Colts | Vancouver Giants | |||
| Confirmed | Niagara IceDogs | Univ. of Vermont | |||
| Confirmed | Brantford Bulldogs | Univ. of Wisconsin |
OHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Belleville Bulls | 34 | 2 967 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.03 |
| 2. | Cornwall Royals | 34 | 3 690 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 19.29 |
| 3. | Guelph Platers | 29 | 2 947 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.00 |
| 4. | Kingston Frontenacs | 38 | 3 755 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.89 |
| 5. | Kitchener Rangers | 31 | 3 209 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 19.00 |
| 6. | London Knights | 40 | 3 398 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.16 |
| 7. | Niagara Falls Thunder | 37 | 3 927 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 19.08 |
| 8. | North Bay Centennials | 38 | 4 268 | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 19.18 |
| 9. | Oshawa Generals | 32 | 2 876 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.91 |
| 10. | Ottawa 67's | 31 | 2 736 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.94 |
| 11. | Peterborough Petes | 28 | 5 597 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.82 |
| 12. | Soo Greyhounds | 29 | 2 700 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 18.93 |
| 13. | Sudbury Wolves | 41 | 4 230 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.00 |
| 14. | Toronto Marlboros | 31 | 3 042 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.00 |
| 15. | Windsor Spitfires | 38 | 3 746 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.03 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | CarShield AAA 18U | 18U AAA | 16 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 6 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Orangeville Blitz | GMHL | 12 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 65 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Tre Kannor | IAHL | 5 | 20 | 13 | 33 | - | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Cobourg Cougars | OJHL | 14 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 4 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 17 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 4 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Frankford Huskies | PJCHL | 12 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 14 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Burlington Cougars | OJHL | 11 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 10 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Niagara Falls Canucks | OJHL | 19 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 2 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Chatham Maroons | GOJHL | 12 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 2 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Toronto Patriots | OJHL | 14 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 22 |
Regular Season
OHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 | |
| 2. | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 | |
| 3. | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 | |
| 4. | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 | |
| 5. | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 |
OHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 247 | 215 | 218 | 433 | |
| 2. | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 | |
| 3. | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 | |
| 4. | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 | |
| 5. | 318 | 184 | 140 | 324 |
OHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 | |
| 2. | 238 | 102 | 303 | 405 | |
| 3. | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 | |
| 4. | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 | |
| 5. | 265 | 135 | 285 | 420 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 162 | 34 | 88 | 1114 | |
| 2. | 294 | 47 | 119 | 975 | |
| 3. | 297 | 85 | 209 | 960 | |
| 4. | 236 | 70 | 138 | 913 | |
| 5. | 188 | 40 | 95 | 913 |
OHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 337 | 70 | 126 | 196 | |
| 2. | 337 | 55 | 116 | 171 | |
| 3. | 335 | 100 | 135 | 235 | |
| 4. | 334 | 61 | 197 | 258 | |
| 5. | 333 | 71 | 81 | 152 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 67 | 70 | 185 | 2.76 | |
| 2. | 58 | 62 | 145 | 2.50 | |
| 3. | 164 | 146 | 396 | 2.41 | |
| 4. | 69 | 68 | 165 | 2.39 | |
| 5. | 23 | 19 | 55 | 2.39 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 61 | 69 | 123 | 192 | 3.15 | 44 | |
| 2. | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 64 | 70 | 112 | 182 | 2.84 | 14 | |
| 3. | 1982-1983 | OHL | 68 | 70 | 107 | 177 | 2.60 | 62 | |
| 4. | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 51 | 119 | 170 | 2.58 | 38 | |
| 5. | 1979-1980 | OMJHL | 52 | 65 | 101 | 166 | 3.19 | 30 |
OHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 87 | 66 | 153 | 2.25 | 185 | |
| 2. | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 81 | 80 | 161 | 2.44 | 59 | |
| 3. | 1980-1981 | OHL | 67 | 81 | 69 | 150 | 2.24 | 197 | |
| 4. | 1985-1986 | OHL | 63 | 81 | 61 | 142 | 2.25 | 25 | |
| 5. | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 78 | 50 | 128 | 1.88 | 114 |
OHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 61 | 69 | 123 | 192 | 3.15 | 44 | |
| 2. | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 51 | 119 | 170 | 2.58 | 38 | |
| 3. | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 64 | 70 | 112 | 182 | 2.84 | 14 | |
| 4. | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 56 | 110 | 166 | 2.44 | 42 | |
| 5. | 1988-1989 | OHL | 60 | 47 | 108 | 155 | 2.58 | 88 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1998-1999 | OHL | 63 | 29 | 28 | 57 | 0.90 | 399 | |
| 2. | 1981-1982 | OHL | 43 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 0.63 | 384 | |
| 3. | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 54 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.31 | 382 | |
| 4. | 1980-1981 | OHL | 51 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 0.43 | 372 | |
| 5. | 1976-1977 | OMJHL | 56 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.18 | 363 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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List of OHL Champions
OHL Awards
- OHA-Jr. First All-Star Team
- OHL All-Star Game
- OHL Best GAA
- OHL Best Plus/Minus
- OHL Best Rookie GAA (Dinty Moore Trophy)
- OHL Best SVS%
- OHL Champion
- OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
- OHL Commitment Award (Mickey Renaud Captains Trophy)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team
- OHL First All-Star Team
- OHL General Manager of the Year (Jim Gregory Trophy)
- OHL Goaltender of the Year
- OHL Humanitarian of the Year (Dan Snyder Trophy)
- OHL Lowest Team GAA (Dave Pinkney Trophy)
- OHL Most Assists
- OHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- OHL Most Assists by Rookie
- OHL Most Goals
- OHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- OHL Most Goals by Rookie
- OHL Most Outstanding Defenseman (Max Kaminsky Trophy)
- OHL Most Outstanding Player (Red Tilson Trophy)
- OHL Most Penalized Player
- OHL Most Points (Eddie Powers Trophy)
- OHL Most Points by Defenseman
- OHL Most Points by Rookie
- OHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (William Hanley Trophy)
- OHL Overage Player of the Year (Leo Lalonde Trophy)
- OHL Playoffs Most Assists
- OHL Playoffs Most Goals
- OHL Playoffs Most Points
- OHL Playoffs MVP (Wayne Gretzky 99 Award)
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award)
- OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Bobby Smith Trophy)
- OHL Second All-Rookie Team
- OHL Second All-Star Team
- OHL Third All-Star Team
- OHL Top Academic High School Player (Ivan Tennant Award)
- OHL Top Academic Univ/College Player (Roger Neilson Award)
- OHL Top Scoring Right Winger (Jim Mahon Trophy)
- OMJHL Champion





